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thirdtimesthecharm · 03-14-2005, 05:01 PM

now that would be fun!

hatin11r · 03-14-2005, 05:54 PM

Roger that gundawg......I did the Bahamas in 92' & pre-instrument ticket.310 mi.out in Carribean to Long Island....a pilots paradise. Stella Maris resort that caters to pilot folk.They are on the net for those that are interested.This is a very doable trip,even for VFR pilots.Everything you need can be gotten thru Sporty's. Wyo Bob......nice RV. Well, we're off to a great start fellow airman,keep those post coming.........Herman.

Fryeguy · 03-14-2005, 07:28 PM

Currently at 52.4 hours of primary training in a bell 206b (TH-67) with my next check ride this thursday, weather permitting. We start inst. training academics this week and start the sims next week. There's nothing more fun than beating the air into submission.

**turbo2ltr** · 03-14-2005, 10:41 PM

I've had my SEL PPL since Aug 2003. Just got a $100 hamburger up in Sedona this weekend. Only got maybe 150 hours TT. I'm dying to get into helicopters. I took two "intro" lessons and I was hooked. I'd love for a career change, but I'm not looking to move to where the jobs are...

pistol fixer · 03-15-2005, 09:03 AM

I have sel, complex and high preformance.
I own a 1948 Luscombe T8F observer. just sold a 1941 Luscombe 8B-2.
aprox 1600tt with aprox. 1200 tail wheel. i have owned a citabria, a mooney m-20c, and a 1959 cessna 175.
some friends build EZ-jets. i just got to fly a cozy they converted to jet power it has a G.E. T58 aprox 1000 lbs of thrust. it goes like stink.
around 7500 fpm, and cruse around 300knts at 15,000. from break relase you can be 19 miles and 15,000 from the airport in aprox 2 min.
it burns around 30 gal/hr at cruise.

Tony good luck with your medical. i have a kind flight sergion here.
is it a 3rd class or what.

aiformula · 03-15-2005, 09:14 AM

fighting back through sleep apnea correction.

No one ever believe these words... "Hi my name is , I'm w/ the FAA and I'm here to help"

I was actually trying to get my 1st class because I had been thinking about going to ATP's 90 day wonder program. I'd like to get into corporate flying at some point. I have 3 friends who could walk my resume in to NetJets in Columbus if I can get the min hrs.

TomSwift · 03-15-2005, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fly-Sig

I owned a 1958 Cessna 175 (yes, a 175) before becoming a professional pilot back when I had money.

Fly-Sig, that was the geared prop wasn't it? I got my private ticket in 1973 while attending Auburn University. My entire ticket with rental and gas was $650. Ground school was a for credit course as I was enrolled in Aviation Management. Those were the (cheap) days!

05-14-2005, 08:48 PM

bump

Speaking of the "cheap" days, what does it generally cost to get a PPL ? I have been looking around Huntsville and it seems to be $4500 to $5000. Is that reasonable?

Fryeguy · 05-14-2005, 09:38 PM

I took the military comp. test for my commercial inst. helicopter ticket today. $50 for a 3.5 hour review and the test. Now I just have to wait to get my orders for my wings and they hand me my ticket. There was a price war going on here for the comp exam and fortunately I took it at a good time. The price is supposed to go up now. It was around $140 about two months ago.

**turbo2ltr** · 05-14-2005, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preacher

bump

Speaking of the "cheap" days, what does it generally cost to get a PPL ? I have been looking around Huntsville and it seems to be $4500 to $5000. Is that reasonable?

Yup thats about right. Depends a lot on how fast you learn, how much you fly (you'll need more lessons if you only fly once a month than if you fly 3 times a week), whether you go with a large school or a freelance CFI, and cost of planes available to you. But those numbers are about average. Probably a little high if you're in the boonies.

-Mike

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turbo2ltr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 394	I've had my SEL PPL since Aug 2003. Just got a $100 hamburger up in Sedona this weekend. Only got maybe 150 hours TT. I'm dying to get into helicopters. I took two "intro" lessons and I was hooked. I'd love for a career change, but I'm not looking to move to where the jobs are... __________________ XD9 Service • XD40 Sub • Kimber Ultra CDP II • DPMS AR15 Carbine • Winchester 1300 2A T-Shirts • http://www.rigrate.com • http://www.pocketlogger.com

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pistol fixer XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: millington,tn Posts: 137	I have sel, complex and high preformance. I own a 1948 Luscombe T8F observer. just sold a 1941 Luscombe 8B-2. aprox 1600tt with aprox. 1200 tail wheel. i have owned a citabria, a mooney m-20c, and a 1959 cessna 175. some friends build EZ-jets. i just got to fly a cozy they converted to jet power it has a G.E. T58 aprox 1000 lbs of thrust. it goes like stink. around 7500 fpm, and cruse around 300knts at 15,000. from break relase you can be 19 miles and 15,000 from the airport in aprox 2 min. it burns around 30 gal/hr at cruise. Tony good luck with your medical. i have a kind flight sergion here. is it a 3rd class or what. __________________ xd357sig springfield p9 lsp. 40 cal hk mp5kpdw m-16 mini uzi styer ssg p2 ect.

03-15-2005, 09:14 AM	#16
aiformula XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sw ohio Posts: 3,123	fighting back through sleep apnea correction. No one ever believe these words... "Hi my name is , I'm w/ the FAA and I'm here to help" I was actually trying to get my 1st class because I had been thinking about going to ATP's 90 day wonder program. I'd like to get into corporate flying at some point. I have 3 friends who could walk my resume in to NetJets in Columbus if I can get the min hrs. __________________ Tony Obama '08... change we can bereave in. Guns are like orgasms.......you just can't have enough good ones!

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03-14-2005, 05:54 PM	#12
hatin11r XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 51	Roger that gundawg......I did the Bahamas in 92' & pre-instrument ticket.310 mi.out in Carribean to Long Island....a pilots paradise. Stella Maris resort that caters to pilot folk.They are on the net for those that are interested.This is a very doable trip,even for VFR pilots.Everything you need can be gotten thru Sporty's. Wyo Bob......nice RV. Well, we're off to a great start fellow airman,keep those post coming.........Herman.

03-14-2005, 07:28 PM	#13
Fryeguy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: US Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL Posts: 18	Currently at 52.4 hours of primary training in a bell 206b (TH-67) with my next check ride this thursday, weather permitting. We start inst. training academics this week and start the sims next week. There's nothing more fun than beating the air into submission.

05-14-2005, 08:48 PM	#18
Preacher Guest Posts: n/a	bump Speaking of the "cheap" days, what does it generally cost to get a PPL ? I have been looking around Huntsville and it seems to be $4500 to $5000. Is that reasonable?

05-14-2005, 09:38 PM	#19
Fryeguy XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: US Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL Posts: 18	I took the military comp. test for my commercial inst. helicopter ticket today. $50 for a 3.5 hour review and the test. Now I just have to wait to get my orders for my wings and they hand me my ticket. There was a price war going on here for the comp exam and fortunately I took it at a good time. The price is supposed to go up now. It was around $140 about two months ago.